Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Old Romney
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Old Romney.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Old Romney
Occasions we serve in Old Romney
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Old Romney, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
For a service at a church like Church of St Clement, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Old Romney
Services frequently run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include family meals after the service and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Old Romney, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Towns and villages near Old Romney
Other occasions in Old Romney
Questions from Old Romney
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Clement?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Old Romney close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What affects the price in Old Romney
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Old Romney hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Arranging a wake in Old Romney
Old Romney is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Old Romney and nearby villages. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.5 miles north-west.
For wakes in TN29, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Old Romney, we also cover Ivychurch (2 miles north), New Romney (2 miles east), Brenzett (2 miles north-west), Lydd (3 miles south) and Brookland (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles north-west) and Cheriton (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Romney 'castle' (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In summer, a wake in Old Romney has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch